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James MorrisonNorth Carolina is revising its policy on restraining pregnant inmates during childbirth. The current rules prohibit restraining a woman during the delivery of a child but are ambiguous about when delivery technically begins.State To Revise Pregnant Inmate Restraint Policyhttp://wunc.org/post/state-revise-pregnant-inmate-restraint-policy
119211 as http://wunc.orgTue, 20 Feb 2018 14:12:10 +0000State To Revise Pregnant Inmate Restraint PolicyLiz SchlemmerA sexual education program from the Children's Home Society of North Carolina is targeting adolescent boys to prevent teen pregnancy. The Wise Guys program teaches boys between the ages of 12 to 18 about abstinence, contraception and healthy relationships.'Wise Guys' Program Teaches Boys Teen Pregnancy Preventionhttp://wunc.org/post/wise-guys-program-teaches-boys-teen-pregnancy-prevention
103567 as http://wunc.orgMon, 03 Jul 2017 12:33:14 +0000'Wise Guys' Program Teaches Boys Teen Pregnancy PreventionEric HodgeHealth care professionals and researchers across the state are ramping up to assist in the fight against the mosquito-borne Zika virus. Infections in pregnant women in Brazil are thought to be behind a steep increase in cases of microcephaly in that country. The condition results in babies having abnormally small brains and heads.Triangle Researchers Mobilize Against Threat Of Zika Virushttp://wunc.org/post/triangle-researchers-mobilize-against-threat-zika-virus
71841 as http://wunc.orgMon, 01 Feb 2016 12:14:16 +0000Triangle Researchers Mobilize Against Threat Of Zika VirusWUNC NewsA new study from North Carolina State University suggests women who suffer abuse during pregnancy are more likely to suffer post-partum mental health problems. The study was one part of a more comprehensive program looking at health and wellness. The 100 women selected were of a demographic and social status not typically associated with high levels of abuse, which makes some of the finding all the more surprising. The vast majority (84%) reported some form of abuse from a partner before pregnancy and more than two-thirds, during pregnancy. The researchers found that psychological abuse – verbal and emotional abuse – was associated with stress and PTSD. Physical abuse was associated with depression, OCD and PTSD. Sexual abuse was associated with stress, depression and PTSD. Sarah Desmarais, the study's lead author, said this is just a first step. She says recognizing the level of abuse even at a time in a woman's life when one would expect levels to be lower, means more work needs toStudy Links Abuse During Pregnancy To Postpartum Mental Health Issueshttp://wunc.org/post/study-links-abuse-during-pregnancy-postpartum-mental-health-issues
34053 as http://wunc.orgFri, 18 Apr 2014 21:42:58 +0000Study Links Abuse During Pregnancy To Postpartum Mental Health IssuesWill MichaelsResearchers at Duke University say they've found evidence that inducing or augmenting labor could increase an infant's risk of autism. A study of more than 600,000 births shows boys were 35 percent more likely to have autism if labor was both induced and augmented. The risk was also elevated for girls, but at a lower rate.Duke Study: Inducing Or Augmenting Labor Could Raise Risk Of Autismhttp://wunc.org/post/duke-study-inducing-or-augmenting-labor-could-raise-risk-autism
20621 as http://wunc.orgTue, 13 Aug 2013 09:00:00 +0000Duke Study: Inducing Or Augmenting Labor Could Raise Risk Of AutismLaura CandlerWhile there are many studies that highlight the irrational nature of teenagers’ decisions, a new study conducted by researchers at Duke University has just found evidence of the opposite. The study shows that when a community experiences job loss, fewer African-American teenagers have babies. Christina Gibson-Davis is an associate professor of public policy, sociology and psychology and neuroscience at Duke and one of three authors of the study. “We identified a causal association,” she said. “What our study shows is that teenagers are making rational decisions in response to job loss. There’s a common way of thinking that says teens have babies willy-nilly, that there’s not any forethought. But what our study shows is that they’re actually making a rational decision to not have children.” Even though the teenagers are likely in school and are not being laid off themselves, they are responding to economic downturns in their community, Gibson-Davis says. The study used economic dataStudy Finds Black Teen Birth Rate Declines In Response To Job Losshttp://wunc.org/post/study-finds-black-teen-birth-rate-declines-response-job-loss
19877 as http://wunc.orgTue, 30 Jul 2013 18:00:00 +0000Study Finds Black Teen Birth Rate Declines In Response To Job LossWill MichaelsNorth Carolina's teen birth rate is down significantly as more of them wait to have children. The latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says about four percent of North Carolina teens are having children. That's down more than one percentage point since 2007. Elizabeth Finley works with the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Campaign of North Carolina , which works with the state Health Department to reduce the teen pregnancy rate. She says today's teens have been in sexual education classes and heard about contraceptives for most of their lives. "They've grown up in an environment where safe sex has always been a concept, where the fear of HIV and AIDS has always been there," Finley says. "And that's driven up condom use. When condom use goes up, pregnancies go down. And there are more ads on television about various forms of birth control." The birth rate among teens and adults was down in the same time period, but Finley says the the drop in teen births isTeen Birth Rate Dropping More Quickly In NChttp://wunc.org/post/teen-birth-rate-dropping-more-quickly-nc
16073 as http://wunc.orgTue, 28 May 2013 10:54:23 +0000Teen Birth Rate Dropping More Quickly In NCJessica JonesA bill that would make public educators teach students that abortions can cause preterm births is headed to the state Senate floor. It’s one of a raft of measures introduced this session aimed at restricting and reducing the number of abortions. Senate Bill 132 would require health instructors teaching students in the seventh grade and older to include information about what the bill calls “preventable causes of preterm birth, including induced abortion.”Senate Committee Approves Abortion Teaching Billhttp://wunc.org/post/senate-committee-approves-abortion-teaching-bill
15020 as http://wunc.orgWed, 08 May 2013 21:19:58 +0000Senate Committee Approves Abortion Teaching BillJessica JonesA new report released by a reproductive rights organization says crisis pregnancy centers often provide pregnant women with inaccurate information. NARAL Pro-Choice North Carolina investigated 66 centers over the course of a year. The centers seek to discourage women from abortions by offering free ultrasounds. Carey Pope is NARAL North Carolina's executive director. She says 92 percent of clinics- called CPCs- investigated do not employ medical staff. Carey Pope: "The lack of medical staff does not prevent CPCs from presenting themselves as medical clinics, including outfitting staffs in scrubs or white lab coats like those worn by doctors and nurses in hospitals and clinics. Our report shows that CPCs commonly provide inaccurate or false information." Pope says 26 percent of clinics told clients incorrectly that abortion leads to breast cancer. But Mimi Every of Pregnancy Support Services in Chapel Hill and Durham says volunteers in her clinics are trained extensively to giveReport Claims Crisis Pregnancy Centers Give False Informationhttp://wunc.org/post/report-claims-crisis-pregnancy-centers-give-false-information
7318 as http://wunc.orgMon, 24 Oct 2011 20:09:00 +0000Report Claims Crisis Pregnancy Centers Give False InformationJeremy LoebA conference today in Chapel Hill is focused on sexual health in the young Hispanic population. It's being hosted by the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Campaign of North Carolina . Spokeswoman Elizabeth Finley says they'll be exploring how to tackle the staggering problem of teen pregnancy in the Hispanic community.Conference Focuses on Hispanic Teen Pregnancyhttp://wunc.org/post/conference-focuses-hispanic-teen-pregnancy
7355 as http://wunc.orgTue, 18 Oct 2011 09:45:00 +0000Conference Focuses on Hispanic Teen PregnancyWill MichaelsA study from UNC-Chapel Hill has found elevated levels of abuse and eating disorders in pregnant women who experience depression. Doctors at the UNC School of Medicine say about one-third of pregnant women with depression also experienced eating disorders. About 1 percent of the general population has an eating disorder. Doctor Samantha Meltzer-Brody is the lead author of the study. She says physicians should routinely test pregnant women for eating disorders and abuse. Samantha Meltzer-Brody: " People providing obstetrical care need to do comprehensive mental health assessments and those mental health assessments must include evaluations for history of trauma and abuse because that can cause all kinds of long-lasting psychiatric issues including post-traumatic stress disorder as well as mood and anxiety." Meltzer-Brody says women can experience anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder if their depression goes untreated. One in ten women experiences depression during pregnancy.Depression During Pregnancy Linked to Abuse and Eating Disordershttp://wunc.org/post/depression-during-pregnancy-linked-abuse-and-eating-disorders
8537 as http://wunc.orgTue, 21 Jun 2011 09:30:00 +0000Depression During Pregnancy Linked to Abuse and Eating DisordersJeremy LoebFirst Lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden are due at a celebration for 40 expectant mothers at Camp Lejeune this morning. The visit is part of a 2-day national tour and comes a day after Mrs. Obama announced a new initiative to support military families. The non-profit Operation Shower is hosting the event. LeAnn Morrissey, creator of Operation Shower , says she started the group as a way to give back to those wives whose husbands are fighting overseas. LeAnn Morrissey: "You know, they deserve a baby shower just like every other mom who might be with family and friends, and maybe these moms aren’t. And the added stress of a deployment on top of that and worrying about your spouse who’s deployed. I would just encourage people to, even if it’s not with Operation Shower, that they think would be a great way to give back to the military families then to do it, to try it, and see what happens. You never know, and I think everything’s appreciated." Operation Shower held its first unit-wideMichelle Obama at Camp Lejeunehttp://wunc.org/post/michelle-obama-camp-lejeune
9077 as http://wunc.orgWed, 13 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0000Michelle Obama at Camp Lejeune